Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne'
Chinese silver grass
This compact ornamental grass, translating as 'little silver spider', creates a striking presence with its narrow, arching leaves featuring a white midrib and its late-summer display of feathery, reddish plumes that fade to silver in autumn.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne' forms a neat, rounded clump, reaching up to 1.2m (4ft) in height, making it perfect for adding vertical interest to borders or as a standalone feature.
Thriving in a sunny, open position and tolerating most well-drained soils, it requires minimal maintenance once established. The long-lasting plumes provide texture and interest through winter, and the foliage’s elegant form ensures year-round garden appeal.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Silberspinne' forms a neat, rounded clump, reaching up to 1.2m (4ft) in height, making it perfect for adding vertical interest to borders or as a standalone feature.
Thriving in a sunny, open position and tolerating most well-drained soils, it requires minimal maintenance once established. The long-lasting plumes provide texture and interest through winter, and the foliage’s elegant form ensures year-round garden appeal.
How to care for Miscanthus sinensis Kleine Silberspinne:
When planting, choose a site in full sun, incorporating organic matter to improve drainage and soil structure.
Water newly planted grasses regularly in their first summer; after that, they become better adapted to dry conditions in open ground. Lift and divide clumps every five years to maintain vigour.
For container-grown Miscanthus, water regularly in summer to prevent drying out. Leave top growth standing through winter and cut back to ground in late February as new shoots emerge.
Water newly planted grasses regularly in their first summer; after that, they become better adapted to dry conditions in open ground. Lift and divide clumps every five years to maintain vigour.
For container-grown Miscanthus, water regularly in summer to prevent drying out. Leave top growth standing through winter and cut back to ground in late February as new shoots emerge.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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